Good News about PG&E, Zach Hilty and Frank Collie

The Food Bank Coalition of SLO County received a $50,000 grant from PG&E to support energy-efficiency improvements to the Food Bank’s new facility. At the presentation from left are Jill LeMieux of the SLO Chamber of Commerce; Stewart Ehrhardt, Carl Hansen and Wendy Lewis of the Food Bank; and check presenter Pat Mullen of PG&E.
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The Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County recently received a $50,000 donation from PG&E to support cold storage, lighting, insulation and other improvements to increase energy efficiencies at the Food Bank’s new facility, which opened in November.

The grant enabled upgrades that included custom-built, drive-in refrigerator and freezer units, which replaced older, smaller units that were less energy-efficient and more expensive to operate. The savings will allow for expanded distribution of fresh produce, lean protein and dairy to local low-income families, children and seniors in need.

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